Schuh’s Cleaning Service ”For All Your Professional Cleaning Needs” (Since 1985 )  989-539-6601 --- 989-426-6616 www.wecleanitup.com Home About “US” Janitorial and Maintenance Services   Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning  Tile Refinishing & Maintenance Stone Refinishing & Care Terrazzo Floor Maintenance   Restoration Services Heat Duct Cleaning     Power Washing Services A New Way To Feel The Relief From Your Allergies & Asthma Symptoms Mold in your Home   Green Clean Compliance Green Clean Compliance A New Way To Feel The Relief From Your Allergies & Asthma Symptoms Green Clean Compliance A New Way To Feel The Relief From Your Allergies & Asthma Symptoms Disaster Restoration Information Homes and buildings with water damage should be dried within 48 hours to  prevent mold contamination. However, in disaster situations such rapid  restoration is often impossible. This disaster restoration information provided  by IAA is intended to provide assistance to people living in areas affected by recent flooding and resulting mold. After a flooding disaster, consumers need to be wary of fly-by-night operators seeking to take  advantage of water damage victims. IAA recommends that consumers use the following minimum guidelines to qualify any contractors they hire: Obtain references from you insurance company,  friends, neighbors. Know your contractor (check references). Check with the Better Business Bureau. Make sure the contractor is licensed, bonded and insured. Hire contractors certified by reputable trade  organizations. Certified contractors should follow a code of ethics Contractors must work according to established industry standards and guidelines, including but not limited to:   EPA Mold Remediating for Schools and Commercial Buildings Resources and Guidelines for Disaster  Restoration available at: US EPA Mold Remediating for Home owners Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA): Steps  to Take After a Disaster Indoor Air Quality Association (IAA) Mold Relief Specific Tips for Homeowners having Restoration  Work Compare the amount of the insurance check with the estimate by the restoration contractor. They aren’t always the same but should be close to each other for the covered part of the loss. Agree on completion criteria prior to beginning  work Pay only a portion of the cost up front, typically 30% Pay another portion of the cost at halfway,  typically 30% Pay another portion on completion, typically 30% Confirm quality of materials installed with those  specified, inspect and verify satisfactory completion of work before paying the final 10% Warning Signs Contractor wants 50% deposit plus cost of  materials Contractor offers financing of the deductible or other significant costs Contractor offers to act as the homeowners agent in representing them to FEMA and lists themselves as beneficiaries Contractor and the assessor that writes the scope  and/or verifies completion of work are  the same company Contractor emphasizes cost saving over relationship, trust and final warranty of satisfaction